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controlled

adjective as in reserved

adjective as in regulated

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There is a growing body of research and trials into their effectiveness in treating mental health conditions, but there are warnings about their use outside of controlled, clinical settings.

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The experimental stress test that I subjected myself to is carefully controlled and deliberately designed to be an unpleasant surprise.

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The volatile nature of the explosive materials has also hampered the emergency response, officials said, as controlled detonations to render the site safe are also expected in the coming days.

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This transformation can be triggered and controlled remotely with a magnetic field, opening possibilities for a wide range of practical uses.

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However, this should be partly offset by HSBC’s controlled loan growth, a reduction in high-risk commercial property exposure, and steady internal capital generation, they say.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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